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Retirement Living In Cedar Falls - Iowa


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Area Description

Cedar Falls offers an eclectic mix of modern amenities while honoring its past - where cornfields and prairie grasses meet progressive industrial and commercial development. Home to the northernmost point on the American Discovery Trail and the northernmost point in Iowa on the Great American Rail-Trail, the county offers 128+ miles of hard-surfaced recreational trails, a 10 mile paddler trail as well as an Iowa Designated Water Trail, 6,000 acres of public hunting land, and 815 acres of lakes, rivers and streams where anglers will find walleye, large and smallmouth bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill in abundance. The area’s trails consist of series of loops where outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a one mile stroll around the lake or a 50+ mile circle encompassing two vibrant and historic downtown entertainment districts. Named among the National Historic Trust’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations, downtown Cedar Falls also offers a charming mix of locally owned shops, eateries and nightlife. We have a flavorful mix of eateries, where the locally owned restaurant spots may actually outnumber the regional ones. Cedar Falls offers Broadway live theatre in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, plus lively and fun plays by the local theatre group at the Oster Regent Theatre. We are a college town, where the University Of Northern Iowa calls Cedar Falls home.

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    Home to the northernmost point on the American Discovery Trail, the county offers 128+ miles of hard-surfaced recreational trails. There are lakes for fishing, as well as trails for water paddling. Our Downtown District is a hardy and historic one, full of locally owned shops, restaurants, plus plenty of Nightlife. We are home to the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. We also have a local theatre company that performs their productions in the historic Oster Regent Theatre.

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Named among the National Historic Trust’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations, downtown Cedar Falls offers a charming mix of locally owned shops, eateries and nightlife. We have a flavorful mix of eateries, where the locally owned restaurant spots may actually outnumber the regional ones. Cedar Falls offers Broadway live theatre in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, plus lively and fun plays by the local theatre group at the Oster Regent Theatre. The University of Northern Iowa calls Cedar Falls home and and also offers live theatre, musical performances, lectures and continuing education.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Cedar Falls, Iowa?

For those of you that retire in Cedar Falls, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 20's and highs in the upper 20's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 10's. You may have some days below 0°. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Cedar Falls such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Cedar Falls!

Summertime in Cedar Falls is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Expect a few days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Cedar Falls, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  9 F°  18 F°  26 F°
 Feb  14 F°  22 F°  31 F°
 Mar  25 F°  35 F°  44 F°
 Apr  37 F°  48 F°  59 F°
 May  48 F°  60 F°  71 F°
 Jun  58 F°  69 F°  80 F°
 Jul  62 F°  73 F°  84 F°
 Aug  60 F°  71 F°  82 F°
 Sep  50 F°  62 F°  75 F°
 Oct  38 F°  50 F°  62 F°
 Nov  26 F°  36 F°  45 F°
 Dec  13 F°  21 F°  30 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  30  9
 Feb  0  26  6
 Mar  0  23  1
 Apr  0  9  0
 May  0  1  0
 Jun  2  0  0
 Jul  5  0  0
 Aug  3  0  0
 Sep  1  1  0
 Oct  0  9  0
 Nov  0  22  0
 Dec  0  30  6

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  1 "  7  13 %
 Feb  1 "  6  17 %
 Mar  2 "  9  26 %
 Apr  4 "  11  36 %
 May  5 "  12  47 %
 Jun  5 "  11  58 %
 Jul  5 "  10  64 %
 Aug  4 "  9  62 %
 Sep  3 "  8  53 %
 Oct  3 "  8  39 %
 Nov  2 "  8  29 %
 Dec  1 "  8  18 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  9 "  21  6
 Feb  7 "  18  5
 Mar  5 "  7  3
 Apr  2 "  1  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  3 "  3  2
 Dec  9 "  16  6


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Cost of Living for Cedar Falls, IA

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What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Cedar Falls Offer For Retirees?

We have many volunteer opportunities for seniors that includes the Visitor Center, Downtown Main Street, Cedar Falls Historical Society, Gallgagher-Bluedron Performing Arts Center and the Oster Regent Theatre to name a few.

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